So far it has never saved me.
In today's society we hear things like "This band as saved my life" or "Music has saved my life." To me it has become a big cliche', but in reality I think it can do what people say; It can save people's lives. However, you know what I just realized not that long ago? No band has ever literally saved my life and you know what? I'm proud to say I don't think one will ever have to. Maybe one day somewhere, somehow a band will. I guess I've never actually had certain thoughts that would make me want to do certain things, (self harm or even commit suicide) which is a good thing actually. Who knows, maybe I have been prevented from actually wanting to think that way by the music I already listen to.
If any musician or band has ever saved your life consider yourself lucky. Why? For only one reason I could ever think of...
You are still alive.
(I apologize for the short length of this blog, but I think I made this pretty straight forward.)
Photo Credit: tammy-l0ves-art
You know what else is a cliche?
Saying that music can't save your life.
I've heard it time and time again.
Domo, August 13th, 2007 at 06:56:09am
if you think about it,
music might've helped you not even wanna think about comitting suicide?
I dunnoxDD
Well I like this blog Frank,
very nice=D
Bubble Wrap., August 12th, 2007 at 05:35:02pm
A bonus track on the Used's first CD [I didn't know it was there] scared the hell out of me during a suicide attempt.
And thus, saved my life.
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Box of Sharp Objects, August 12th, 2007 at 03:23:46am
I think that phrase has become almost like what a swear word is to Gordon Ramsay.
You hear it so often that when someone actually means it, it doesn't have much of a meaning anymore and you can't take it seriously.
Cash Cow., August 12th, 2007 at 12:59:29am
You're probably right. Listening to "American Idiot" helped motivate me to want to live again after my mom died but in the end, I kind of saved myself. I hope that makes sense. I've never had one of those moments where I could say "This band saved me!".
whyamIstillhere?, August 11th, 2007 at 08:14:49pm
Tbh; Hawthorne Heights helped me feel like I was never alone [they helped]
False start made me feel like I could take on the world.
Evanescence made me feel like there was beauty in the world.
and redjumpsuit apparatus made me feel like someones always gonna be there.
Those bands HELPED to save my life, But in reality it was the messages behind the music that did it.
This is an amazing blog.
Four Letter Lie, August 11th, 2007 at 08:13:34pm
THANK YOU.
paperwings., August 11th, 2007 at 04:52:57pm
love your blog *loves you*
i know i've felt suisidal and i know how music averted my mid form it but i know i'd never actually kill myself anyways.
i've signed a scret contract that states that i can never kill myself when i'm feeling depressed. only when i'm happy so i leave happy trails behind.
btw: not THAT kind of happy trails
xoxoxoxoox
AMBOOBneedshelp, August 11th, 2007 at 04:20:01pm
Its really a great blog. I think people use that term too literally and its a heavy term ya know? To say "OMG THIS BAND SAVED MY LIFE!" and just use it every other day is kinda sad. I mean, I have a heavy heavy respect for some bands (Green Day impeticular) but I can't say that they've saved my life either. Although they've gotten me through some tough times. I respect your input on it and agree, I am proud to say that I haven't been in that particular situation to where it got that bad. Good outlook.
Screw It, August 11th, 2007 at 04:13:22pm
no band has saved my life either
Cloud Strife, August 11th, 2007 at 04:09:29pm
*hugs*
threeam., August 11th, 2007 at 04:06:10pm
=\ .....
I guess I'm very lucky then.
Rick Lava, August 11th, 2007 at 04:04:50pm